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Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park – Landscape Maintenance at the New Plaza

July 2, 2024

Volunteers are needed on Thursday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help with landscape maintenance at the new oceanfront special events pavilion being constructed just south of Dolphin Plaza. Crews should let the gate attendant know they are there to volunteer. Wear closed-toe shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and a hat. Bring work gloves if … Read more

Monthly Castaway Island Pollinator Garden Maintenance and Park Cleanup

July 2, 2024

Cleanup at Castaway Island Preserve. Volunteers should meet at the park at 2921 San Pablo Rd. S. from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. for monthly pollinator garden maintenance and park cleanup. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, clothes they don’t mind getting dirty and a hat. Bring work gloves if you have them, sunscreen, insect repellent and a full reusable water … Read more

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park – After 4th of July Cleanup

July 2, 2024

Volunteers are needed on Monday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help clean up the park after the July 4th celebration. Crews should let the gate attendant know they are there to volunteer for the cleanup. Wear closed-toe shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and a hat. Bring work gloves if you have them, sunscreen, insect … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation’s Spring Self-Guided Volunteer Cleanup Program is now underway

April 10, 2024

Timucuan Parks Foundation is offering students and others a way to earn community service hours by participating in the nonprofit’s Spring Self-Guided Volunteer Cleanup Program. From now through the end of June, students and community members can pick up litter at Jacksonville’s wilderness parks and preserves to earn two hours of community service. To participate, visit timucuanparks.org/parks to choose one … Read more

The St. Johns River Celebration 29th Annual Cleanup

March 13, 2024

Join Timucuan Parks Foundation as we partner with the City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful in their annual city-wide St. Johns River Celebration 29th Annual Cleanup. We will host cleanups at: Fort Caroline National Memorial (8-10AM), 12713 Fort Caroline Rd Reddie Point Preserve (8-10AM), 4499 Yachtsman Way All volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. … Read more

Four volunteers at shoreline collecting litter

International Coastal Cleanup 2023

September 7, 2023

The International Coastal Cleanup/Florida Coastal Cleanup is part of the annual international effort to keep the oceans (and all shorelines) clean. Join us for these cleanups of the St. Johns River shoreline at two locations: Fort Caroline National Memorial12713 Ft Caroline RdMeet at visitor’s center9 – 11 AM Reddie Point Preserve4499 Yachtsman WayMeet at pavilion by the pier8 – 10 … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation’s Student Self-Guided Volunteer Cleanup Program is currently underway

February 8, 2023

Timucuan Parks Foundation wants to remind students that they have an opportunity now to earn community service hours by participating in the nonprofit’s self-guided volunteer cleanup program. From now through the end of March, students can earn two hours or more of community service by picking up litter at Jacksonville’s wilderness parks and preserves and they will have a chance … Read more

Sidewalk on right leads to pavilion with lake on the left.

Remove Graffiti at Beach and Peach Urban Park

October 13, 2022

Join us to paint over the graffiti at the pavilions, trim trails around the park, and pick up litter at Beach and Peach Urban Park. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a reusable water bottle. Visit our Volunteer page for age requirements, instructions, and the full list of upcoming volunteer projects in the parks.

Four volunteers posing in a garden

Weeding at Riverside Park garden

October 13, 2022

This volunteer project has changed to weeding the camellia beds at Riverside Park on the Westside. We will be: weeding (and if there is time, trash pickup). There are 8 beds that need weeding. please bring gardening gloves and any hoes/gardening tools/etc. you might like. Plus a full reuseable water bottle. A volunteer team leader will have snacks. Note: this … Read more

Volunteers on shoreline collecting litter with park ranger on the right

Post-Hurricane Ian Shoreline Cleanup

October 13, 2022

Join us for a shoreline cleanup at Fort Caroline National Memorial. Presumably 3 years worth of debris got dumped in one day by Hurricane Ian! Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a reusable water bottle and, if you have them, small hand/gardening tools which help in digging up debris. Visit our Volunteer page for the … Read more